Despite the call for downsizing and fuel efficiency, ’80s luxury car buyers remembered the days when bigger was always better. Chrysler knew some shoppers wanted drive wheels in the rear and a V8 up front, and M-body cars like… more»
About Todd Fitch
Just a good old boy, never meanin' no harm. A fan of nearly all things automotive from '20s Packards to Formula 1. As a self-taught mechanic, I've made plenty of mistakes, but I try to do *something* better every time I walk into the garage. Interesting cars I've owned include my first car, a German-built 1973 Mercury Capri, a string of GMs large and small, an '84 Dodge Colt GTS Turbo, '91 Nissan Sentra SE-R, '66 Dodge Coronet, the '89 Mustang LX 5.0 I bought new in '88 and still own, and my two current project cars: a 1972 BMW 2002 tii and a 1981 Imperial.
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429 Drop-Top! 1971 Ford LTD
Full-size convertibles exuded an air of success, and Ford’s LTD combined style with upgraded trim and luxury-car features like cornering lights. That’s right; Mr. Big (or Ms. Big) is at the wheel. This fine-looking 1971 Ford LTD in Bel… more»
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Desert Find: 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60
Toyota’s Land Cruisers have come a long way, each generation with a reputation for reliable off-road capability. The FJ60 started in 1980, bringing daily driver comfort to the table, comparatively speaking. This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser has covered about… more»
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Still In The Barn! 1932 Willys-Knight 6-90
Socked away in 1970, this never-restored Willys sat idle while decades slipped away. Someone’s dream of restoring this handsome two-door sedan never came to pass, and now the 1932 Willys-Knight 6-90 in Medway, Massachusetts comes to auction here on… more»
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Updated 4×4! 1965 International Travelall
Burly tires and suspension mods are just the beginning on this updated International. The 1965 International Harvester Travelall 1200C in Pittsford, New York spent most of its life in California, according to the seller, and after investing a reported… more»
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Holy Grail: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro 396 4-Speed
Expanding the success of Chevy’s first-generation Camaro pony car meant delivering a successor that tempted existing Camaro fans to upgrade while attracting new buyers as well. This 1970 Camaro SS/RS combined vicious performance with at least one surprising luxury… more»
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Pocket Pickup! 1982 Suzuki SJ410K
Shiny black paint and white wagon wheels have this rugged 4WD mini-truck looking ready for adventure. The 1982 Suzuki SJ410K was never imported by Suzuki dealers, and this one even pre-dates the Samurai that appeared in model year 1986…. more»
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Flying Brick! V8-swapped 1990 Volvo 740 GL
While auto makers push 5000+ pound SUVs as modern family haulers, this ’90s Volvo reminds us that station wagons can be practical and fun, especially with a 420 horsepower transplanted V8! This 1990 Volvo 740GL in Palm Desert, California… more»
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394 V8 Hard Top: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Most of the late ’50s space age madness had matured by the Kennedy years, and Oldsmobile kept it classy with its full-size lineup for ’63. This mid-range 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday sedan sports abbreviated full-length straight-edge fins cresting… more»
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Somebody’s Father’s Oldsmobile – 1997 Aurora
By the late ’80s, most Oldsmobiles were virtual carbon copies of their Buick counterparts. Even Chevy Chase mentions spotting an “Oldsmobuick” in the detective movie Fletch. Olds buyers of the day generally sported gray or blue hair, kept a… more»
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Five-Speed Stroker! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air
Back in black and ready to kick some asphalt, this overhauled 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe needs nothing except a new owner with the guts to fast-pedal this overpowered memory machine. The nicely built beauty in Epping, New… more»
Fire Sale! 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck
Small towns and remote or budget-minded facilities that needed mobile firefighting capabilities in the late ’50s may have considered this 1958 Willys Howe Commando Fire Truck, which could be equipped for a variety of firefighting configurations. This specimen in… more»
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Super Rare Muscle: 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty
Pontiac performance began well before the vaunted 1964 GTO, and key evidence rests in this 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty. The 1 of 162 special-order unit wears an aluminum hood, front and rear bumpers, and inner and outer fenders,… more»
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Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon
Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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18,000 Miles! 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
As America emerged from the dark days of the mid-’70s to mid-’80s when V8s struggled to surpass 150 HP, Ford’s 5.0L V8 Mustang emerged as a serious affordable performer. Lightweights like this 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 two-door sedan… more»
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Original 400 Four-Speed 1972 Pontiac GTO
Deep Cardinal Red paint in the setting desert sun sets off this shiny 1972 Pontiac GTO. The Phoenix Arizona classic comes to market here on eBay, where the seller says the “jump in and go driver” enjoyed garage storage…. more»
